fractures

Question 1

traverse

Answer 1

broken piece is at right angle to bones axis

Question 2

linear

Answer 2

break is parallel to bones long axis

Question 3

oblique non displaced

Answer 3

has curved or slope pattern, still attached

Question 4

oblique displaced

Answer 4

curved or slope, completely broken into two pieces

Question 5

spiral

Answer 5

one part of bone has been twisted at break point

Question 6

greenstick

Answer 6

incomplete fracture where bone is bent